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Women's 400m
Key Facts
Olympic debut
1964
2008 Gold medallist
- Christine Ohuruogu
- Great Britain & N. Ireland
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- Gold
Sanya Richards-ross Team USA 
- Silver
Christine Ohuruogu Team GB 
- Bronze
Deedee Trotter Team USA
Ohuruogu wins 400m Olympic silver
Christine Ohuruogu cannot hide her disappointment after she is beaten into second place in the 400m final at London 2012.
5 Aug 12
Sayers & Ohuruogu shine at Palace
14 Jul 12
Goldie Sayers breaks her own national javelin record at the London Grand Prix, with Christine Ohuruogu also in winning form.
Gay beats Gatlin in Paris clash
6 Jul 12
Tyson Gay beats Justin Gatlin in the Diamond League 100m while Dai Greene sets a personal best in the 400m hurdles.
GB sprinters struggling - Jackson
3 Jul 12
British sprinters will struggle to compete at London 2012, says former 110m hurdles world champion Colin Jackson.
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Final Results
| Rank | Athlete | Country | Medal moment | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richards-ross |
USA
|
49.55 | |
| 2 | Ohuruogu |
GBR
|
49.70 SB | |
| 3 | Trotter |
USA
|
49.72 SB |
Head to Head
Shana Cox vs Lee Mcconnell
Shana Cox
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
4
London 2012 results
52.58 Women's 400m
Height
1.72m (5'8")
Weight
65kg
Age
28
Lee Mcconnell
London 2012 medals
0
London 2012 appearances
4
London 2012 results
52.24 Women's 400m
Height
1.77m (5'10")
Weight
64kg
Age
34
Picture Galleries
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